Resources: Telecommunications
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
www.wutc.wa.orgThe WUTC is the state agency in charge of regulating private, investor-owned electric utilities in Washington. The commission’s responsibility is to ensure regulated companies provide safe and reliable service to customers at reasonable rates, while allowing the utilities the opportunity to earn a fair profit.
WUTC Fact Sheets - Telecommunications
A Guide to Your Telephone Phone Bill
Directory Assistance -- Adjusting to multiple directory assistance providers
FCC Fact Sheet on Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
How to select a long-distance service provider
How to satisfy your local calling needs
Local phone service competition--What you should know before switching companies
Local Telephone Number Portability (FCC factsheet)
New Area Code Requires 10-digit dialing
Public Pay Phone factsheet & Wallet Cards
Stop Unwanted Telemarketing Calls
Washington Telephone Assistance Program (see below)
Washington Telephone Assistance Program
The Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) provides assistance to low-income households, including many senior citizens, who are without telephones. WTAP is designed to make sure families with low incomes throughout the state have affordable telephone service.
Cheaper installation - WTAP pays for some or all of the cost to start your phone service if there is already a phone line going into your home.
No deposit – You will not have to pay a deposit when you sign up for the WTAP program.
Low monthly charge – Basic local phone service is $8 a month plus taxes and fees. WTAP pays for only one local phone line per household. The assistance program does not pay for long-distance calls or optional services such as Call Waiting and Caller ID, and Voicemail.
Stand-alone Voicemail - For people who cannot get local phone service, WTAP also provides a voice mailbox service.
How do I know if I qualify?
You qualify if you receive any financial assistance from the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), such as:
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Food Stamps
Supplemental Security Income Medical Assistance
Refugee Assistance DSHS Chore Services
Community Options Program General Assistance
Am I eligible for Tribal Lifeline and Link-Up Programs?
If you live on a federally recognized reservation, you may be able to save even more money on your phone bill through the federal Tribal Lifeline and Link-Up programs. Call your local phone company to find out if you qualify for this program.
How do I sign up?
To apply for WTAP, the adult receiving benefits should call their local telephone company. You will need your DSHS client identification number. If you have any problems, call the toll-free number below.
If you have questions about your DSHS benefits or client identification number call 1-888-700-8880
If you need help signing up for the WTAP call Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission 1-800-562-6150
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